About Us

Barnfield College is on a journey to an exciting future. Under the direction of our Principal, we’re determined to be outstanding in everything we do, meeting the needs of students, businesses and the community.

Work collaboratively with Stonewall and other organisations so that the college is developing and implementing best practice in advancing areas of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex)

Ensure staff receive appropriate training and promote EDI by engaging staff and employers in activities to raise awareness of diversity

Reduce non-disclosure of ethnicity and disability to below five percent

Respond to data to lower equality gaps in student achievement

We are committed to innovation, quality and standards, and through these values, we will deliver successful outcomes and destinations for all our students. Our shared values underpin everything we do at Barnfield College.

As individuals, we will:

Ensure that we put exceptional teaching and learning and an outstanding student experience at the heart of everything we do

Be proactive and positive in addressing issues at all times, and take opportunities to pioneer new approaches

Establish and maintain a fair working environment free from discrimination, bullying and prejudice

Seek, recognise and acknowledge the potential in others

Take decisions that are ethically and commercially sound, and be honest and transparent about these decisions

Take personal responsibility for our own actions

Have high expectations of ourselves and others

Be courteous and respect others

Use appropriate humour to make learning fun

Set and maintain high professional standards at all times.

As an organisation, we will:

Create a safe, caring, transparent, disciplined and supportive environment where students can reach their full potential and achieve their aspirations

Make outstanding learning and teaching a high priority

Continually develop our curriculum to ensure it is innovative, entrepreneurial and current, meeting and exceeding expectations

Value clear, timely and concise communication

Listen to the opinions of our students and other stakeholders

Value diversity in our College and local community, providing services that are open and accessible to all

Champion a welcoming and friendly environment

Embed the use of coaching to promote self and team development and improvement

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OUR COURSES

We provide a huge selection of vocational courses from Entry Level up to University Level, so whatever your ambitions and whatever qualifications you arrive with, we’re sure to have a course to meet your needs.

With full-time and part-time courses, and evening courses, we offer the flexibility you need to fit study around life, whatever your circumstances. Regardless of how you choose to study with us, our courses will develop your skills, knowledge and qualification base, opening doors to a fulfilling and successful career.

Our staff are enthusiastic, caring and highly skilled, with absolute dedication to ensuring that all our students are happy, successful and reach their full potential.